OBD2 Power Adapter DANGEROUS? (Is it safe to use the OBD port for power?)
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 Published On Mar 15, 2022

Should you be afraid of using your OBD2 Port? Can it actually damage your car? Should you avoid using an OBD Power Adapter? Link to ODB power cable below:

OBD2 Power Cable Micro USB https://amzn.to/2Xzwtlt (Skinny connector, click to see picture)
OBD2 Power Cable Mini USB https://amzn.to/2XFijQA (Larger connector, click to see picture)
OBD2 Power Cable USB C https://amzn.to/3yzwh8e
OBD2 Power Cable Mini USB https://amzn.to/3epnu1O (High Power Version 2.5A)
Garmin OBD-II Power Cable https://amzn.to/3b3Jiys
Vantrue OBD2 Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3yycoi2
Thinkware OBD2 Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3n83x0g
Thinkware OBD2 Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3lpOa2c (smart version)
Wolfbox OBD2 Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3DcsEXM (High Power Version 3A)

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Safe to Use?
3:35 How the Adaptor Works
6:00 How the OBD Port Works
9:10 OBD2 Pinout
10:54 Potential Dangers
12:25 Final Thoughts

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